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I used HTH clarifier advanced. There was very little debris that ended up on the bottom. I ran the robot and if it doesn't come up I'll vacuum to waste. I'll also do another check on the filter but I just deep cleaned it.

Good afternoon everyone. Just wanted to give a little update. After adding DE and the initial backwash there was little to no improvement. I did some searching and read some threads on clarifier. I know this isn't typically TFP approved but I feel like I exhausted all my options. I used 4 oz...

The pressure rose pretty quickly to 20 so I backwashed and rinsed. Lots of junk I haven't seen lately in the looking glass. Dare I say the pool already looks a little clearer.

I just added 3.5 cups of DE to raise the pressure from 10 to 11. At what pressure should I start backwashing? And do I need to add more DE after a backwash?

The pressure from the returns is strong. I've even backwashed it a couple of times to make sure the gauge is working properly - I just installed a new one recently - and nothing. The water is crystal clear coming from the backwash hose.

Okay great. Yes I definitely will. I've been watching it like a hawk for the past few days and it's driving me crazy that it isn't doing anything.

Going to pick some up now. Is this what I'm looking for? https://www.lowes.com/pd/Clorox-Pool-Spa-24-lb-D-E-Pool-Filter-Aid/50333069

Morning update. Pool is still hazy with little to no visible improvements. It passed the ONCL test again and cc readings have been 0 the last couple of days. Filter has been running 24/7 but the pressure isn't rising at all. Robot has been running several times a day and comes up with nothing. I...

Thanks for the positivity but it honestly doesn't look much different to me. On a side note, is there anyway to figure out what the optimal setting is for these intakes?

Okay, I'm learning an expensive lesson this go around. My cya is so low I am burning through chlorine like crazy keeping it at shock levels! I have added enough stabilizer to bring it up about 30 ppm. Hopefully the pain on my wallet ends soon 🥲

Okay all done. I did read up on that thread but it didn't really go into detail about how to disassemble the multi valve. I've been keeping the pool at SLAM levels since I started this thread. Current readings fc 9 added half gal of lc. Cc 0. Bottom of the pool is officially clear. When I...

Once the water is running clear and I reassemble the filter do i need to do anything special? Or just start it up on filter mode?

Okay well seems we have a ways to go then, still lots of debris coming up. The filter is about 3/4 full. I had the sand and laterals replace 2-3 years ago.

It's definitely come a long way but something seems off with the water not clearing up a little faster. I'm deep cleaning the sand filter right now. Here is how it originally looked 😅

Okay I have been running the hose for about 30 min. The water is still very dark and lots of wispys floating up and out. How long should I do this for?

Okay got the filter opened up. The water looks very dirty. Now I run the hose through it?

I removed the collar already. How do I go about disconnecting the unions?

Okay just read up on a post I found on here about deep cleaning the sand filter. How the heck do I get this thing opened up. I am not very handy...

Pool clarity hasn't improved at all. Fc 13 cc 0.5 Seems like it might be an issue with the filter. I have never used any floc or clarifier since I stumbled upon this place a few years ago. How do I go about doing a deep cleaning on the filter? Quick search shows I'll need some type of cleaner to...

I will test it first thing in the morning. I had the sand replaced two years ago. I haven't done any maintenance to it since then, mostly because I don't know what to do. I did have the same issue with the hazy water before I had the sand replaced and after thar it cleared up almost immediately...